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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

When I just don't want to cook or I have lots of stuff going on. The old standby Tortilla Pizza is my best friend. They taste great, are super quick (prep to munching in 15 minutes flat), and they make the best food porn!

What type of tortillas do you use? I use Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat Fajita Size Tortilla. Here's the nut info on them.

How do you make them? Temperature? Preheat oven to 375 degrees. I put 1 drop literally of olive oil on the cookie sheet and spread it around. Place tortilla on cookie sheet. Spread pesto or marinara or Alfredo or whatever sauce on the tortilla. Put a slice of cheese on top of that (I like provolone) and then any combination of toppings or leftovers I can find bumping around the fridge. Sprinkle with parmesan. Pop in oven. 10 minutes exactly. **Do not let them sit. Pop them in the oven right away or the toppings will make the tortilla soggy versus the yummy crispy porn pictured above.

Do you eat the whole thing? Sometimes. I am 19 months out so I can obviously eat a bit more than someone 4 months out but it really depends on the day, what my pouch has to say, what toppings are on top (chicken, meatballs aka dense protein versus plain cheese). Also I use the fajita size tortillas (6") not the typical tortilla size (10"). Though if you come over I promise I will share.

I used it and went to the store it indicated, but they only had regular tortillas, not low carb. But the store had another low carb brand so I bought it. I'm sitting here eating your chicken pesto provolone pizza - OMG! I can't believe what I've been missing. My husband would love this! Too bad, he's at a meeting tonight. You're the best!Betsy

A friend gave me a good "low carb" pizza recipe today. Brown ground beef (low fat content) drain excess fat. Add diced onion, tomatoe and bell pepper if desired. Simmer together and then cover with mozzarella cheese. Remove from heat and cut like a pizza. He calls it 'Skillet Pizza', I am going to try it soon, thought you might enjoy.

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I had my guts rearranged (aka Weight Loss Surgery, RNY gastric bypass surgery June 2006) This blog is basically me rambling about my world. I also post recipes that I've adapted to make weight loss surgery friendly.
I love to cook.
I have always loved to cook. It's my creative outlet. I was scared that having weight loss surgery would put an end to my days in the kitchen but happily it did not. I actually get to be even more creative by analyzing a favorite recipe and seeing where I can make changes to make a healthier version of a pre-op favorite.

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